Horse Race - Frans Jochems

Frans Jochems (1880-1949), is considered one of the most important animal sculptors of the Antwerp school.
Frans Jochems took courses in the studio of the lithographer Julien't Feld, in the applied arts section of the Ecole Saint-Luc, in Antwerp, then at the Academy of Antwerp, with Thomas Vinçotte (1850-1925) and François (Frans) Joris (1851-1914).

Study trips to Paris and London, where he obtains commissions. Creates religious works, portraits, medallions, monuments, but will be especially famous for his animal sculptures. Official and private orders. Realizes a war monument in Verviers. Works in Antwerp, at the foundry of Frans Albers; Married Maria Albers, daughter of the foundry owner (1920). Sets up his studio on avenue Marie-José, in Berchem. Sculpts from nature at Antwerp Zoo, and becomes the master of animal sculptor Karel Trompeneers (1891-1947). Knight of the Order of the Crown, in recognition of his work (1925). Works in various materials: plaster, terracotta, white stone, bronze, wood, marble, ivory, and creates both monumental statues and portraits, busts, figures and animals in a realistic context.

Unique piece from the artist's studio